“Endometriosis: the Challenge of our time”
The topic was chosen by the scientific committee of the International Society for Gynaecologic Endoscopy to be the theme of their 8th Regional Meeting because many issues pertaining to this disease still beg to be resolved. To this day despite a plethora of scientific information and clinical observations its aetiology remains unresolved, its pathology disputed, and its treatment inadequate. This article will try to highlight some observations and trends that have developed over the recent past.EpidemiologyAlthough endometriosis is one of the most prevalent diseases in Gynaecology affecting about 15% of women of childbearing age, very little is known about its epidemiology. This is primarily because of the complex nature of the disease comprising both environmental and genetic influences affecting expression. In addition there is also a lack of consensus on a precise definition and pathophysiology. This statement is remarkable considering that a Medline search lists more then 10,000 articles. Read More
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